PhD in Geography and Urban Planning

Overview

The Ph.D. in Geography Concentration provides advanced knowledge about the latest theories in the field of GIS such as GIS modeling, internet/mobile GIS, and GIS & accuracy assessment. The concentration offers a chance for graduates to be equipped with knowledge and skills that are necessary for the vibrant GIS field. Upon completion of the concentration students will be able to debate complex geographical issues utilizing GIS tools, assess web-based GIS maps, and adopt Quality Assurance/ Quality Control (QA/QC) in GIS projects.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

Demonstrate the breadth of knowledge in the discipline and advance, in-depth knowledge in the sub-discipline or area of specialization.

Perform and defend an original work of research in their fields of specialization which contributed new human knowledge.

Identify, analyze critically and explain open problems in their disciplines and apply relevant research methodology for finding a possible solution.

Communicate the major tenets of their field of specialization and their work orally and in writing to the faculty, their peers, and the lay public.

Identify areas where ethical issues may arise in their field, and articulate strategies to mitigate situations related to ethical issues in their profession.

Demonstrate insight into the transferable nature of research skills to other work environments and the range of career opportunities available to them inside and outside academia.

Ph.D. Scholarship (All Nationalities) Full-Time

The purpose of the “Ph.D. Scholarship” is to recruit high achieving graduate students in certain majors at UAEU and provide them with full and continuous financial support to pursue their graduate studies at UAEU.

Student Eligibility

Have a GPA ≥ 3.5/4.0 in Master degree.

A score of 6.5 or higher on the IELTS Academic exam or equivalent.

Have no employment or other financial sponsorship.

Have a dissertation in one of the UAE priority sectors(Renewable Energy, Transportation, Education, Health, Water, Technology, Space).

Meet the Ph.D. admission requirements.

Benefits

Full tuition waiver.

Monthly Stipend.

Health insurance (if needed).

Extra Bonus:

Up to AED 3,000 from supervisor’s external research project, or

Up to AED 2,000 from supervisor’s internal research project.

Duration

4 years

Duties and Expectations

Maintain GPA of ≥ 3.3 at the Ph.D. level.

Be enrolled full-time (minimum of 9 credits/semester) at the Ph.D. level.

Be available at UAEU full-time.

Commit to a minimum of 40 hours/week as the following:

During the first 3 semesters of active enrollment: 35 hours/week on courses and/or research project + 5 hours/week as a Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) or Graduate Administrative Assistant (GAA).

Ph.D. Fellowship (All Nationalities) Full-Time

The purpose of the “Ph.D. Fellowship” is to recruit high achieving graduate students in certain majors at UAEU and provide them with full and continuous financial support to pursue their graduate studies at UAEU.

Student Eligibility

Have a GPA ≥ 3.3/4.0 in Master degree.

A score of 6.5 or higher on the IELTS Academic exam or equivalent.

Have no employment or other financial sponsorship.

Have a dissertation in one of the UAE priority sectors(Renewable Energy, Transportation, Education, Health, Water, Technology, Space).

Meet the Ph.D. admission requirements.

Benefits

a) Full Package:

Full tuition waiver.

Monthly Stipend:

Health insurance (if needed).

Extra Bonus:

Up to AED 3,000 from supervisor’s external research project, or

Up to AED 2,000 from supervisor’s internal research project.

b) Basic Package:

Full tuition waiver.

Health insurance (if needed).

Additional work (optional) as Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) or Graduate Administrative Assistant (GAA) up to 20 hours per week upon availability by the College or College of Graduate Studies (up to AED 4,000).

Extra Bonus:

Up to AED 3,000 from supervisor’s external research project, or

Up to AED 2,000 from supervisor’s internal research project.

Duration

4 years

Duties and Expectations

Maintain a GPA of ≥ 3.0 at the Ph.D. level.

Be enrolled full-time (minimum of 9 credits/semester).

Be available at UAEU full time.

Commit to a minimum of 40 hours/week as the following:

During the first 3 semesters of active enrollment: 35 hours/week on courses and/or research project + 5 hours/week as a Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) or Graduate Administrative Assistant (GAA).